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Alicia’s Stand: A Tale of Courage and Integrity
Alicia's journey stands as evidence to the resilience needed to navigate the world of dance education. Faced with a devastating 75% drop in enrollment due to the pandemic, Alicia embodied...
One More Push
There is a well-known phrase "write what you know". Here is what I know right now. I have been struggling with inspiration and motivation lately. Anyone else? I have been...
Coffee Talk: Season 4, Episode 8
Play Video Check out this special Coffee Talk episode featuring Ashley Canterna-Hardy, Jason Pickett, Diane Gudat, & Geo Hubela.
Coffee Talk: Season 4, Episode 7
Play Video Check out this special Coffee Talk episode featuring Jennifer Jones.
Coffee Talk: Season 2, Episode 17
Play Video By combining her two loves, African Dance and Personal Development, Audrey has helped transform women of all ages into empowered Goddesses destined for greatness.
Coffee Talk: Season 2, Episode 16
Play Video Three studio owners at three different stages of studio ownership. Whatever stage you are at, this Coffee Talk will make you think and inspire you.
Coffee Talk: Season 2, Episode 15
Play Video Dance is for everyone! We are excited to welcome Eric, who continues to break boundaries when it comes to self-confidence and body image. Every body is a dance...
Coffee Talk: Season 2, Episode 14
Play Video Mentoring teachers and studio owners is what Stacey is all about. Joining us from Australia, she will inspire and share her experience and passion for the dance education...
3 Ways to Get to the Finish Line
We're almost there, teachers! I find the last couple of weeks of the season to be some of the most challenging. Between the stress of recital coming quickly to the...
Reducing Friction in Your Studio
We've all seen it, we've all experienced it, and we all have looked for ways to combat it - its friction in your studio! Friction is a complicated process that...
Keeping the Spark Alive!
Dance Teachers... Let's keep the spark for yourself and your students and finish the season strong! Spring is in the air. The flowers are starting to bloom and the sun...
Coffee Talk: Season 2, Episode 13
Play Video A special Coffee Talk broadcast, Laura interviews Rhee about his life journey and all things dance. Join us and be inspired!
When Dance Class is Exactly What They Need
Have you ever told a caregiver their young child just isn't ready for dance class yet? Yea, me too. We've all had the child who never listens, runs around the...
Do You Need an Assistant
Being the CEO can be hard, having an assistant can help! If you're like me, you love what you do! You get to make a living being creative, loving kids...
Get & Keep Parents Involved
As dance teachers and studio owners, we know that dance schools can be an incredibly rewarding and enriching experience for children. By teaching engaging and entertaining classes students are excited...
Looking Back to Empower Your Future
Wouldn't it be great every once in a while, to have someone remind you how far you have come. The hurdles you have jumped. The creativity you have implemented. Someone...
Enhance Creativity & Engagement w/ Movement Cards
Incorporating guided explorations into our classes is a fantastic way to boost engagement, enhance creativity, and build artistry. If you're not already including moments of improvisation into your classes or...
Reframing Your Role as an Employer
One of the most important aspects of being a Studio Owner is our role as an employer. We create jobs, career pathways, and build communities of dancers, families, and staff....
Help Your Students Reach Their Goals
As dance teachers it is important to help our students reach their goals. I have found over the years that if we aren't actively asking our students what their individual...
Preschool Emergency Sub Plan
Need a sub? Subbing for a class you don't normally teach? We all know there will be days when we need a sub or we'll be asked to sub. We...
Coffee Talk: Season 2, Episode 12
Play Video A special Coffee Talk broadcast, Laura interviews Rhee about his life journey and all things dance. Join us and be inspired!
Coffee Talk: Season 2, Episode 11
Play Video Everyone loves Geo! We are so excited to start the New Year welcoming him to Coffee Talk live. Join Laura Giacomelli-Huntowski and Rhee Gold as they bring in...
Coffee Talk: Season 2, Episode 10
Play Video Dance and acceptance go hand in hand -- it's an art form that can be seen and felt by all, regardless of language or beliefs. As leaders and teachers...
Coffee Talk: Season 2, Episode 9
Play Video Evan Ruggiero is a dance artist who inspires so many! Hear his story and discover how he has continued his passion for dance when others would have given...